In this power-packed episode of Market Mondays, we explore some of the most critical and timely financial topics affecting today's markets. First, we dive into the complexities of the Yen carry trade—discussing whether it's truly over or if there are more potential financial disasters waiting to unfold. We also reflect on the most significant trading lessons learned over the past week, offering valuable insights that can help you navigate the volatile markets. Amazon continues to make headlines with its bold moves in the tech and retail sectors, but why isn’t this reflected in the stock’s performance? We analyze what’s driving Amazon's strategies and the market's seemingly muted response.  With global inflationary pressures mounting and the threat of a recession looming large, we examine the critical role of gold in a well-diversified portfolio. How much should you allocate to gold, and why is it more important now than ever? We also share our top three stock picks to include in your portfolio as we brace for a potential economic downturn. As the Nasdaq shows signs of recovery, we debate whether the market has finally hit bottom in 2024 or if there’s more turbulence ahead. We also look ahead to market performance predictions for September and discuss the impact the upcoming election could have on your investments. Given crypto’s notorious volatility, should it be treated like options trading? We delve into whether cryptocurrencies should be viewed as long-term investments or if their unpredictability makes them too risky. If you could rely on only one indicator for trading success, what should it be? We reveal the tools that seasoned investors trust the most. In this episode, we also have a special segment with Jabari Johnson, CEO of R&B Only and COLORS Worldwide. Jabari shares his expertise on how data collection is transforming the live event industry, the challenges and strategies of venue booking, and what it takes to run successful large-scale events. His insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of data, entertainment, and business. Finally, we round out the episode with a discussion on the stock market's wild week, offering actionable advice on what investors should do next. We also share our thoughts on the much-anticipated release of the iPhone 16.  #MarketMondays #Investing #Stocks #Crypto #Gold #Nasdaq #Recession #Amazon #iPhone16 #TradingStrategies #YenCarryTrade #EventManagement #JabariJohnson #RnBOnly #COLORSWorldwide #FinancialMarkets #InvestmentTips #LiveEvents #DataCollection Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy